La Tinèra

This is exactly the kind of place that they refer to when they say step away from the crowded square with the tourist trap restaurants. Literally a 20 second walk out of the square, if you look hard, you will find this very quaint hidden, locals only restaurant. After locating it on Google maps, we literally followed locals to the entrance and enjoyed one of the best meals we've had on our trip. The lamb ossobuco with polenta was incredible and the sausage and risotto was much more than you would expect. The servers were very friendly and helpful. It was surprisingly slow for a weekday lunch, but as some of the reviews say, I imagine you could need a reservation on busy weekend nights.

My girlfriend and I visited this amazing local restaurant last month, while traveling through Italy and Switzerland. The locals suggested it for great reasons... the food, the service, and the ambience! Perfecto! We are still talking about it to our friends.

Just dropped by for a quick lunch with friend , the atmosphere wasnt great at the start as we arrived a little early, it was a little old schools and was really quiet.BUTT!!!! Food was surprisingly good! We had the fish risotto, beef filet and the country style chicken, all were delicious and the portion was generous. The dessert was a . The tiramisu was so far the best that I had in Europe and the foamy dessert with vanilla gelato was amazing After awhile it went full house and it becomes a lively lunch place. Staffs were not very fluent in English but they are funny and attentive.Wasn’t the cheapest but pricing were decent, we spent ard 250 for 4 pax. The overall experience was great and would definitely recommended

Food specials were traditional and at a good price point. The waiters were attentive and a tad cheeky that added to our experience. We got recommended the place and would recommend to others to try for sure.

We had an incredible dinner at La Tinera. I'm very happy that I could find vegan options as the pasta doesn't have egg so I ordered a Penne alla arrabbiata. Very abundant, tasty and served fast.I would also like to highlight how kind everyone was at the venue.We will be back! :)

I've been here each time I visit Lugano - great for local specialities, extremely fast service and unbelievably good value by Swiss and city centre standards. It was quieter in the summer - in winter a reservation is definitely needed. Very attentive and friendly service too.

This restaurant is really worth a visit! The hidden cellar in the downtown area delivers a great atmosphere and made us feel comfy right away. The food was excellent, very flavourful, tender meat and fish as well as good portions. Delicious house wine and attentive service. The prices are normal for the location. Would definitely recommend!!

Had dinner here last night with my family. Although the restaurant is tucked away in a small side street, it was well worth a visit. What a hidden gem it turned out to be. Loved the informal, homely yet rustic ambiance. Loved that the owners take great pride in their restaurant and make you feel at home. The service was excellent and personal, and the food was authentic and delicious. Everything was good. From the antipasti to the main courses and the desserts. The Perch Fillet with Risotto was excellent. The choice of local wines were great too. Highly recommend this restaurant, a must visit when in Lugano.